Here’s the version of ancient history we’re all used to: the climate shifts, the food supply wobbles, everyone panics, and the whole thing turns into a mess. But the story coming out of Caral, one of the oldest known civilizations in the Americas, reads very differently. When a long drought hit, the people didn’t respond with large-scale conflict or a dramatic last stand. They adjusted. They moved. They kept their cultural habits alive in new places. And they even left behind clues—art, layouts, and objects—that show how seriously they took the problem and how intentionally they dealt with it.

Remote-operated vehicles descended nearly 2.5 miles into darkness. Submersible-mounted cameras revealed Titanic’s colossal machinery, frozen on the seafloor where the ship broke apart, capturing structures that human divers could never reach or survive.

Cruise internet is sold like a lifeline. Then reality hits: pages won’t load, messages take minutes to send, video calls are impossible, and half the time there’s no connection at all. If you paid real money for onboard internet and it barely worked, you’re not wrong to feel frustrated. The big question is whether you can actually get a refund, or if “spotty at sea” is just something cruise lines expect you to accept.

Traveling to Southeast Asia and confused about vaccines? This guide explains what’s actually required, what’s recommended, and how to decide which travel vaccines make sense—without panic or misinformation.

Going on a cruise and confused about travel insurance? This guide explains whether standard travel insurance is enough for cruises, what extra risks cruises involve, and when cruise-specific coverage is the smarter choice.

Airlines classify many delays as normal, but for travelers these setbacks can ruin their whole vacation.